This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 19th day of September, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1433], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions she has submitted, as I ask them.
2. EC: Yes.
3. Now as we find, there are some improvements in the general physical forces of the body. While there is much yet to be desired, we find that these may be yet materially aided if we will have those applications that may aid in creating a better impulse between the impulses of the sympathetic and cerebrospinal activity.
4. This as we find is caused by the inclination for a drying of the impulse in the lymph circulation, as has been indicated for the body.
5. While there is still a great deal of this disturbance indicated through the lack of the peristaltic movements for eliminations, this having been a source OF disturbance gives in the present the greater distress to the body.
6. As we find, then, it would be well to keep the manipulative forces osteopathically administered with more stress upon the lumbar and lower dorsal area. Not that the upper dorsal and through the cervical are to be any LESS attended to, but the LOWER dorsal and through the lumbar and sacral should be stressed more.
7. Then the low electrical vibrations with the reviving influences and forces from the Gold, as well as the vibratory forces from the Atomidine - these all should be kept; and the massages that have been indicated, these are well.
8. As we find, it is not most advisable to give large quantities of a cathartic. These the system has depended upon in a great measure. And when necessary we find that a vegetable compound would be better for the body; such as the Simmons' Liver Extract or Regulator - which we find would be a very good eliminant for the body; but for this body it would be better taken in the dry form rather than the liquid. The dosage and the frequency of taking same would depend upon whether it is taken with or without the Castor Oil Packs; and will have to be governed by the very nature of the disturbance, see?
9. Castor Oil taken internally, and such eliminants are only purgatives. Hence the Castor Oil absorbed from the Packs will be better than taking same internally.
10. These Packs should be over the whole of the abdomen, and would be in the manner of just wringing the flannels out of the oil; warm, not hot, see; warm so as not to be a great shock. Use about two or three times a week for a couple of hours at the time.
11. Also we find that the Tartaric Acid Packs, as well as the Castor Oil Packs, over the whole of the abdomen would be well. Make a saturated solution, you see, and wring out clothes - not flannel, but heavy crash toweling. Use these not more than fifteen or twenty minutes; then change same, using again for fifteen to twenty minutes. Two such periods when used, see? They should only be used when there is the indication of stubbornness in obtaining eliminations from the alimentary canal - if there are not the results from the Castor Oil Packs AND the Simmons' Liver Regulator.
12. But we find that taking these packs, AND the Regulator, should be most effective.
13. Take enemas when necessary.
14. And instead of the sinusoidal or the deep therapy (as the manner in which it was given makes for the reactions that are disagreeable), we would use OFTEN the plain electrical vibration from the Wet Cell Appliance WITHOUT solutions, see? or in addition to its use WITH the solutions. The attachments would be one copper, one nickel - about the same size plate. The copper plate would be attached first - the one to the copper lead or pole, see - to the 9th dorsal center, while the nickel plate - on the nickel lead or pole - would be attached last, to the lacteal duct area, or the GALL duct center, see? And such attachments would be made each day, when ready to retire, for twenty or thirty minutes.
15. Do these, and keep up the rest of that which has been indicated for the better conditions of the body.
16. Ready for questions.
17. (Q) Should the Salts Packs be continued, and how often?
    (A) These over areas where there is any stiffness in the limb or the back, or in any portion of the body; but until or unless these are causing disturbance, not necessary.
18. (Q) Should I continue the Torris [Toris] root mixture?
    (A) Toris Compound, NOT Toris root mixture! This is well to be taken occasionally, not regularly, - that is, take it for a period it would require to take a whole quantity, you see, four times a day; and then rest from it for two or three weeks, and then take it again. It carries properties that are an aid in the elimination of poisons, that will assist in removing the distress upon the muscular forces of the body; and will enable the body to walk better and to eliminate the disturbance of the twitching and tingling sensation.
19. (Q) Are the two osteopathic treatments a week alright?
    (A) If they will be given as indicated, with reference to the lumbar as well as lower dorsal, as WELL as the continued activity of the upper dorsal and cervicals.
20. (Q) Is there anything else I can do to get more strength in my legs and arms?
    (A) If we will do these things and keep the eliminations, we should gain greater strength!
21. (Q) Are the eggnogs I take alright?
    (A) These are very good.
22. (Q) Is not the load of worry I am laboring under keeping me down?
    (A) This, of course, prevents much of the proper mental attitude being kept. But this is, of course, (the disturbance) PRIMARILY from the PHYSICAL conditions, see, - and if we will remove these, then we may meet mentally many of those conditions. See, they sort of coordinate or operate one with another.
    Do these, as indicated.
23. We are through with this Reading.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See extra sheet [which was enclosed] of directions for Osteopath.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 1433-5.

REPORTS

1. 9/26/38 [760]'s letter to EC: "...[1433] reading Friday and was so glad to get it. The three nights she has taken the battery without the solution, she has slept through like a baby. Just hope this good work will keep up. She looks twenty years younger than she did a year ago. Skin clear and pink. Face and neck have taken on a normal appearance, lost all that hard, drawn look, tho at times gets perfectly rigid all over. She has lost a lot of that twitching, tho is so terribly weak - has no power of straightening her body up nor raising her arms, only occasionally. Last night after her battery, said 'I feel like I want to stretch' (said I don't know when I ever felt that way before) so I stretched her. This morning when she got up, said 'I want to stretch again', and we did. I feel like that is a splendid indication. A year ago couldn't turn her head at all, now she can turn it as far as I can mine. The road seems awful long to her, as well as me, but I can see a gradual improvement, tho slow - I hope I never see anybody else in her fix. I have followed every suggestion as close as I knew how, and feel if I wasn't doing it right, the readings would say so, but what about the Gold mentioned in the last? It didn't say how much to use or how often. I never even saw any and don't know when to get it. Should the Gold be used one day and the Atomidine next? Please tell me exactly what to do with it. I am anxious not to lose any my time. Mrs. [1433] says the Simmons Liver Regulator is the worst dose she has ever taken...
   "Have to stop writing every few minutes to pull Mrs. [1433]'s arm or move or straighten or do something for her..."
2. 9/29/38 EC's letter to [760]:
   Dear [760]:
   Mighty glad to have yours of the 26th - and to know that Mrs. [1433] is on the improve - even tho it may be very slowly - let's just hope the time has come that with the few changes made in the suggestion it will hasten the improvement. About the Gold solution - you can have it made up at the drug store - it comes in 15 Gr. ampules - have this put in 30 Oz. of distilled water - put in a dark bottle - and use just enough to fill the bottle am sending you that you can use with the appliance - use just as you do the Atomidine - don't fill the bottle entirely full of course just so the lead in bottle is covered - then use the Gold one day and the Atomidine the next - this should help a lot now - am glad the appliance helps her to sleep - of course don't let this run through the bottle but know you make the connection right for you are getting results.
   It may be slow - but that she improves is most remarkable - for am sure she will be perfectly helpless if she hadn't had the treatments and care she has had - possibly all through long before this. Certainly is a good sign that she wants to stretch and hope with the added help from the gold and the appliance helping her sleep - and better eliminations - she will get better faster.
3. 10/04/38 [1433]'s letter to EC [written by Mrs. [760]]:
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I received your letter, and reading, and appreciate very much your promptness. We cannot get the Gold at any drug store within here, or in Mobile, so want to ask if you know where I can get it. Would appreciate very much if you would order it for me but C.O.D., as I have no idea what it costs, as none of the Druggist knows any thing about it. I don't want to lose a day I can help, without any part of the treatment, as this has been a marked improvement in the last week. Since the last reading a great improvement in my bowels and sleeping better, and less belching - was able to put my shoes and stockings on this morning altho it took a great deal of effort. I just feel now it is not going to be long before I will begin to feel like my old self, thanks to you. And about the Gold: Should it be changed as internal as the Atomidine? or can this one quantity in the bottle be used until it is gone or at least gone down, should more be added to the quantity in the bottle or fresh altogether put in? What length of time should it be continued of course until I should get another reading. How long should that be? Am hurrying to get this in afternoon mail. Should have asked about this sooner but have been so absorbed in my son's visit. He is leaving in the a.m. tho for his home in Chicago. With best wishes and kindest regards to both you and yours, I am
   Very sincerely, Mrs. [1433]
4. 10/07/38 EC's letter to [1433]:
   Dear Mrs. [1433]:
   Have yours of the 4th - am sending you 15 gr. of the Gold this mail - you will have your Druggist to put this in 7 1/2 oz. of Distilled water. This will be much easier than trying to send it mixed up - this should last same period as the appliance charge - that is for 30 days - of course take solution out of the bottle in which it is used when applied in the appliance - and best to keep in a dark bottle and in the dark.
   Am glad to know you are feeling better - can you get your eliminations working properly and with the rest of the suggestions am sure you will see a greater improvement very soon. Shouldn't be any trouble with your druggist getting the Gold - he can get it from Merk and Co. [Merck & Co., manufacturing chemists] - but the address of makers is on this package - the price is 1.95.
   Am sure you were glad to have your Son with you - don't let his going away set you back - get well enough now that you may go to him when ever you like - for you can of course - HE would have us manifest health always - it is our disobedience that brings disease - and the like.
   Glad to have tried to help - and hope you will let me hear from you as often as you feel inclined to write.
   With all good wishes
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
5. 1/06/39 Dr. Martha D. Beard (D.O.)'s letter: "Mrs. [760] says her patient she is nursing (Mrs. [1433]) is getting along fine."
6. 3/24/39 [1433]'s [dictated] letter to EC:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce
   Dear Friend:
   Would you kindly give me another reading?
   I have not taken any medicine since Christmas, show a slight improvement but do not seem to acquire any strength in my joints. I suffer about two or three nights a week with contraction of nerves. Kindly advise what to do for immediate relief.
   I will be at home in the Hotel every morning for the next two weeks.
   P.S. I have been taking osteopathic treatments only once a week, and the sinusoidal treatments [Wet Cell Appliance?] not at all on account of cold room.
   [1433]
7. 4/03/39 See 1433-7.

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